Gout Risk Factor
Gout is caused by an over-production of uric acid in the blood that leads to the formation of uric acid crystals. If a family member has gout, the chances of a person of another person in the family developing gout. In addition, weight gain, excessive intake of alcohol, eating foods rich in purines, being male, exposure to lead contamination in the environment, or the body’s inability to break down purines etc are also causes for developing gout.

Symptoms of Gout
A hot, red, swollen joint, most often in the big toe, is the first symptom of gout. However, other joints such as knees, small joints in the hands, ankles, wrists, instep etc are also affected. Acute, intense pain is a common symptom of gout. The first attack of gout may disappear after a week or two with or without treatment. However, it will return, after some time, and affect the same joint or another. As the disease progresses, attacks of gout will be more frequent and last for longer than a week or two. Multiple joint-pains are a common symptom with frequent attacks of gout.

Treating Gout
Pain associated with gout may be reduced with medication. Most often, doctors prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, and anti-gout agents. Colchicine or Colcrys is an anti-gout agent prescribed for treating gout. The drug also treats Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). The medication treats only the pain associated with these two illnesses. Cholchicine works by affecting the body’s response to uric acid crystals thereby, relieving pain associated with gout. The medication is available as oral tablets and is taken once or twice a day depending on the diagnosis and prescription. The first dose of the medication is taken at the onset of gout pain and a smaller dose one hour later. Medical consultation is necessary if the pain persists even after medication. Users must never increase the dosage without medical supervision.
Side Effects of the Medication
Cholchicine causes side effects as with other medications. The severity of the side effects depends on every person. Common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness and abdominal pain. Severe side effects such as jaundice, fever, easy bleeding or bruising, sore throat, muscle pain and numbness require immediate medical attention.

Although gout is not curable, Colcrys manages pain associated with gout. Purchase Cholchicine at low prices from Big Mountain Drugs, a Canada Pharmacy, for guaranteed gout pain relief.

Author
Author Chani M Thebuwana contributes articles related to drugs and illnesses courtesy of a top rung Canada pharmacy, the Big Mountain Drugs.Com. You can buy various Canada drugs to treat any ailment or diseases, via our online pharmacy, saving money and travel time to pharmacies. Medications as generic Colcrys and other drugs are available at deeply discounted prices. BMD is a CIPA approved pharmacy operating from British Colombia, Canada. For more information on health related issues, visit our Big Mountain Drugs blog pages.